Quote:
Originally posted by Dephira
Stunning! I definitely think that Lemme Fatale, this flawless debut EP, perfectly encapsulates the dark atmosphere of a post-dystopian Machtpolitik in the context of an Arkadia reminiscent of domestic Lybian pop circa 1987. If you ask me, I would really tell you to listen to the entire album in a whole; it is after all an entire body of work and pulling out single songs would dilute the message of the piece in its entirety. However, you could get a great taste by listening to "We Found Lemon", which is about the decadence of romantic literature from a nihilistic pre-modernist perspective, with the occasional nod to Duchamp and Bansky. "1+Lem", on the other hand, with its silky smooth R&B beat and pubescent vocals will certainly not leave a single ***** unpopped in the club while somehow it manages to retain the trademark sass that is prevalent throughout the album. I can only hope for a new album soon by this up-and-coming artist.
|
I agree.
I felt that baroque pop and new wave is channeled in an attempt to overcome the restrains placed on the individual within society much in liege with the post-dystopian Machtpolitik. Moreover, I felt that the album is a silent nod towards James Joyce's Ulysses and Saul Bellow's Herzog with its reflection on society. The point raised about Arkadia sadly I have to disagree with, I suggest that it is far more in liege with a Orwellian society with a dictator with complete control rather then an arcadian. Reflecting further, I think we could look at the thematic approach that lines itself perfectly with the broken, single-minded society as told within L'Etranger.
There is defiantly more then meets the surface in this album.